Arakas - Greek Sweet Peas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
209 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Arakas - Greek Sweet Peas
Description
Arakas - Greek Sweet Peas features frozen sweet peas cooked slowly with sautéed scallions and fresh dill in a base of extra virgin olive oil and vegetable bouillon. The gentle simmering allows the peas to become tender while retaining their shape, preserving a delicate texture. Olive oil adds richness and depth, while dill introduces a distinctive herbaceous freshness that balances the dish.
The preparation involves first sautéing scallions to release their mild onion flavor, then combining all ingredients and simmering until the peas soften. Seasoning with sea salt and freshly ground pepper completes the dish, providing subtle savory notes.
This dish can be served warm, accompanied by bread and cheeses like gruyere or feta for a light meal, or as a side alongside grilled steak, chicken, or fish, complementing heartier mains with its gentle flavors and tender texture.
Variations include adding chopped carrots and potatoes, cooked carefully to avoid breaking apart. The recipe also offers an option to use vegetable broth instead of bouillon cubes and water, enhancing the flavor complexity. The technique of shaking the pot gently rather than stirring prevents damage to the peas and potatoes, keeping the ingredients intact throughout cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 lb sweet peas frozen, bag
- 6 scallion chopped
- 1 dill fresh, chopped, bunch
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups water
- 2 vegetable bouillon cube palm oil-free bouillon cubes, organic
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat ⅓ cup olive oil. Add the chopped scallions and sauté for a minute.
- Add the peas, the water, the bouillons and the dill. Stir well. Bring to a boil than reduce heat and simmer for 30 min or until peas are soft but still hold their round shape.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and serve.
Notes
- You can use 2 cups of vegetable broth instead of bouillon cubes plus water for a more flavorful base.
- Serve Arakas with bread and cheeses like gruyere or feta, or as a side for grilled meats and fish.
- To vary the dish, add chopped carrots and large cubes of potatoes, stirring gently to keep them intact.
- Shake the pot occasionally instead of stirring to prevent the peas and potatoes from breaking.
- Nutritional information is approximate and depends on product specifics.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1249IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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